Jonathan Hassall

• Saddled and walked horses out for track work and trials.
• Washed and rugged post work.
• Transported and strapping horses at race meetings.
• Post race assessments and administration of medications as required, record all treatments.
• Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing multiple responsibilities within fast-paced stable environments.
• Promoted a safe working environment, adhering to all necessary protocols and procedures.
• Assisted in the training of new stable hands, sharing expertise on best practices for equine care and maintenance tasks.
• Contributed to the overall success of the stable by performing routine maintenance tasks, such as repairing floats and general stable maintenance.
• Developed strong relationships with clients, providing excellent customer service through engaging with owners at the races.

My partner Kate Goodrich and I ran our own training business, we bred owned and raced horses.

We rode all our own trackwork and although now at a much smaller scale, still do.

We have trained multiple city winners, including a Moonee Valley night horse of the year, Isa halo who won four races at the Valley.

At one stage we had 20 horses in training, yet now only train a few for ourselves.

We do all our own transporting.

• Foaled down around 50 mares per season.
• Administered treatments where required.
• Rode track work.
• Cleaned stables, waters, did feed runs.
• Assisted in the preparations of yearlings and weanling's for sales.
• Transported horses to walk ons and vet appointments.
• Assisted in vetting of mares in breeding season.
• Monitored horse behaviour closely, promptly addressing any issues or concerns to maintain their wellbeing.
• Assisted in the training of new stable hands, sharing expertise on best practices for equine care and maintenance tasks.
• Assisted farriers.
• Assisted with farm maintenance, fixing fences, waterer's etc

• Completed my apprenticeship before going out on my own.
• Framing houses to lock up.
• Renovating factories.
• Tiling.
• Insurance work.

Travelled interstate to play for South Adelaide while doing carpentry work in Melbourne.

• 3rd in MaGarey Medal from playing only 16 games for the season.

• Maintained strong mental focus under pressure situations, enabling successful execution of crucial plays during games.
• Improved techniques and form by training consistently.
• Attended all practices on time with positive demeanor and willingness to work hard.
• Maintained drive and determination to obtain personal and team objectives and goals.
• Played 44 senior games.
• Won a night Premiership in 1998.
• 5th in Best and Fairest in 1998.
• Accumulated 3 Brownlow medal votes.

• Played 50 senior games and aprox 150 Reserve games.
• Came 4th in Best and Fairest 1994.
• Most improved first year player 1994.
• Obtained 4 Brownlow medal votes.
• Rising Star nomination 1994.
• Maintained strong mental focus under pressure situations, enabling successful execution of crucial plays during games.
• Improved techniques and form by training consistently.
• Attended all practices on time with positive demeanour and willingness to work hard.
• Maintained drive and determination to obtain personal and team objectives and goals.
• Maintained attitude of coachability and adaptability to handle any challenge.